Difficult Customers

Whether you're in the trenches or the boardroom, you're going to encounter demanding, dissatisfied, and disagreeable customers. Are your people (and you) prepared to deal with them? Ignore a valid complaint and you could be the next viral sensation for all the wrong reasons. But give in to every demand and you may be consumed with the often petty complaints of your worst customers and wind up pandering to them with freebies, discounts, and special attention.

Workplaces are filled with all types of people, and some of them can be very difficult to get along with. By understanding difficult people and their behaviors, a savvy individual can resolve the awkward and problematic situations they create. Dealing with Difficult People looks at difficult behavior - what drives it and how to cope with it by managing aggression, avoiding awkward situations, and keeping calm. This third edition provides tools and techniques for dealing with difficult customers, difficult people in the digital sphere, and difficult bosses.

The comprehensive guide to customer service for the 21st century. Even the most successful companies need their customers happy and coming back for more. Whether you’re just starting your business and want to lock up great customer service procedures or you’re an established company looking to revamp your customer service to answer new market needs, this is the resource for you.

In the demanding field of customer service, encountering difficult or abusive customers is an inevitable challenge. Alexandra Cahill's "How to Handle Abusive Customers" serves as a comprehensive guide, offering a wealth of practical strategies to effectively navigate these challenging interactions. This book is an invaluable resource for customer service representatives, retail workers, call center employees, and anyone who regularly engages with customers.